Chapter 76 A New Rival Appears! (The End): Everything Will Get Better

"What?!" Yan Sui jumped to her feet.

Luo Yanquan waved his hand, "Don't get so worked up, it's nothing."

"Is this a small matter?" Yan Sui started rubbing her temples. "But now that I've brought Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian into this world, you know I can't..."

Luo Yanquan suddenly interrupted, "In the original plan, if you successfully save that world, you will return to this world alone, and Qin Di will become your lover. If you fail to save it, you in this world will also die, and Qin Di will be unable to have you for the rest of her life."

Yan Sui sighed, "No matter which ending it is, it doesn't sound too good for Qin Di."

Luo Yanquan said calmly, "She did it willingly."

Yan Sui lowered her eyes and pondered for a few seconds.

"Anyway, I'm back in this world now, but I can't be with her anymore, you see..."

Luo Yanquan smiled and said, "How about I give you another red thread?"

Back then, the system, or rather the little bird, gave Yan Sui a red thread, and 001, in the name of the main god, also gave Yan Sui a red thread, and now—

Yan Sui shook her head frantically, "No, no, I can't even coax two people, let alone three. Besides, Xiao Qin and I don't have any emotional foundation, so it's impossible for us to suddenly become lovers."

Luo Yanquan stared at Yan Sui for a long while.

After confirming that the other party truly had no such intention, she said leisurely, "Since you've made up your mind, I won't let you two be together. I will also compensate Qin Di, after all, the root cause of this matter is my management oversight, which led to the invasion of a world by evil forces."

Yan Sui felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders.

Luo Yanquan then changed the subject, "But in the short term, Qin Di's feelings for you won't change. Your two at home are so jealous, you'd better watch out."

When Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian were mentioned, Yan Sui became silent.

She pinched the calluses on her fingertips for a long time before saying, "If... they were still in their original world, would they be better off than in this one?"

Although Yan Sui knew it was a paradox, given the circumstances at the time, the only way to save both Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian was to let them leave that world.

Luo Yanquan raised an eyebrow. "Why would you think that?"

Yan Sui pursed her lips and remained silent.

Even though she was already quite familiar with the two, Yan Sui's constantly improving water-handling skills were still not enough for them.

She is really confused right now. She doesn't know if she can give Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian what they really want.

Luo Yanquan took a sip of tea; the water had already cooled down a bit.

She said calmly, "Yan Sui, your good point is that you're too soft-hearted, so you always want to give others the best. But that's also your bad point—"

“You’ve done very well. Stop blaming yourself. Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian don’t want to see you like this either.”

Yan Sui sighed very quietly.

She tried to cheer herself up, "Then, Qin Di, what kind of compensation will you give her?"

Luo Yanquan wagged his index finger. "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. In any case, you don't need to worry about it."

Yan Sui didn't ask any more questions. She smiled and said, "I understand. Thank you."

The atmosphere finally relaxed, and Luo Yanquan's voice carried a hint of laughter, "I can give you a sneak peek: your sister will become a very talented painter in the future, and—"

"She will also pursue a double degree. After graduating from university, she will work in the arts while expanding the Yan family's business empire. She is a very capable person."

Yan Sui was pleasantly surprised, "Then she should be very happy in the future, right? It's embarrassing to admit, but as her older sister, I grew up before her..."

“You’ve done very well, Yan Sui,” Luo Yanquan said with exasperation. “Stop blaming yourself. I don’t want to say it a third time.”

Yan Sui fell silent.

She was overjoyed after learning about her sister's future.

Luo Yanquan raised his chin. "Let your sister in. I'll continue talking to her about studying abroad. Yan Sui, everything will get better and better."

Yan Sui smiled and said, "Okay."

When Yan Sui went out to call Yan Ye in, she happened to see Yan Ye and Qin Di chatting at the door. Qin Di looked listless and depressed.

After gesturing for Yan Ye to enter the study, Yan Sui took the initiative to walk towards Qin Di, "Little Qin, let's have a chat."

For the first time, Qin Di felt a pang of reluctance to talk to Yan Sui. She bit her lip but ultimately agreed.

The two went to the chess room next to the study. Stepping into the room again, Yan Sui's emotions were subtle.

She sat down naturally: "Xiao Qin, how long have you been learning Go?"

Qin Di looked down at the chessboard: "It's been twelve or thirteen years, hasn't it?"

Actually, as a Go player, Qin Di started learning relatively late, but she was blessed with exceptional talent and worked hard, which is why she was able to become a rising star in the Go world.

Yan Sui casually picked up a white chess piece. "Do you still find playing chess interesting now?"

Qin Di nodded listlessly.

Although she initially started learning Go because of Yan Sui, she did indeed derive a lot of enjoyment from the game during the learning process.

But so what?

Qin Di is now completely preoccupied with her unrequited love that ended before she could even express her feelings, and she is heartbroken.

Seeing the other person's reaction, Yan Sui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Qin Di still genuinely enjoys playing Go, that's fine.

She tentatively asked, "Then... would you still like to have a Go teacher?"

Qin Di habitually shook her head, "No need, my family will invite someone for me... Wait, you, what is this...?"

Qin Di wanted to ask, but didn't dare to.

Yan Sui softened her voice, "Xiao Qin, if you'd like, I can be your Go teacher."

Sadness comes so suddenly, happiness comes even more suddenly.

Qin Di couldn't utter a complete sentence. She stammered, "Then, um, am I going to trouble you too much?"

Yan Sui shook her head, "It's no trouble at all. After all, I can be considered the one who introduced you to the world of Go."

Although she herself was unaware of it at the time.

Qin Di was so excited she could hardly sit still. She clutched her chest and said, "I feel like I'm dreaming."

“This isn’t a dream, Xiao Qin,” Yan Sui said with a laugh, then changed the subject, “I’m sorry.”

Qin Di exclaimed, "Why should I apologize, Sister Sui Sui?"

If it were the Yan Sui of the past, she would probably have carefully considered her word choice, but now, she chose to get straight to the point.

"Because I cannot reciprocate your feelings."

Qin Di's expression froze.

She felt like such a failure, not only did her crush already have a boyfriend, but he had even realized that she liked him.

The person who was flustered and disorganized became Yan Sui.

She realized she still wasn't used to saying things so bluntly and coldly, so she quickly tried to smooth things over, "I'm sorry, what I mean is, because I have a lover now, and I firmly believe that I will spend my whole life with them, so I definitely can't reciprocate your feelings. Of course, you're still young, and you'll definitely meet someone better, someone truly suitable for you in the future, Xiao Qin, don't be sad."

Qin Di said in a low voice, "I understand, but..."

She was still so sad she wanted to die.

Yan Sui continued awkwardly, "I'm very grateful that you like me, and I know that this feeling must be pure and profound, but... we're still a little short of fate. Although I can't reciprocate your feelings, I can help you move forward in the world of Go. As long as you want to learn, I will definitely share everything I know with you."

Qin Di covered her face with her hands and didn't say anything.

Yan Sui was so good that even after rejecting Qin Di, she felt that she loved him even more.

Unable to fathom the other's thoughts, Yan Sui added, "Besides you, I won't take on any other students. So, I'll dedicate all my teaching resources to you, and I won't charge you any tuition. Of course, this is partly because I feel indebted to you, and partly because, Xiao Qin, you are indeed very talented in Go; you're a promising talent."

But Yan Sui, you don't owe me anything, so why do you want to make it up to me?

My feelings for you were always one-sided.

Qin Di thought this to himself, but said something different on the surface.

Her voice was soft, "Will I be your only student?"

Why does this question sound a bit odd?

Although the logic is sound.

Yan Sui coughed lightly, "Of course."

Qin Di paused for a few seconds before smiling, "Okay, teacher, I will study Go hard."

If we cannot be lovers, I hope that in the game of chess, you will always remember me.

She will be fully focused and always follow in the footsteps of the person in front of her.

...

In the afternoon, after Yan Ye and Luo Yanquan finished discussing their study abroad plans, Yan Ye also told Yan Sui about the general plan. Yan Sui joined the discussion after listening, and after they had talked for a while, Yan Sui told Yan Ye that she would talk to Yan Zhi about it.

Yan Ye should shine in what she loves, instead of being trapped for a lifetime by this complex chessboard.

The group had dinner at Qin Di's house. Qin Di seemed to have fully recovered, and they ate the meal chatting and laughing in a very harmonious atmosphere.

So by the time Yan Sui got home, it was already 10 p.m.

The villa on the mountain was still brightly lit. As soon as Yan Sui entered the house, she saw Lu Shutian sitting on the sofa in a daze and Jian Liyun making marks on the script.

Upon hearing the noise, Jian Liyun looked up. "Did you drink tonight? Do you want me to make some hangover soup?"

Yan Sui shook her head, "I didn't drink. What did you eat for dinner?"

Lu Shutian said resentfully, "We only got to drink the northwest wind."

Yan Sui: ?

Jian Liyun defused the situation at the right moment, saying, "I just ate a little something."

Taking advantage of Yan Sui's absence today, the two of them thoroughly investigated Qin Di through various means.

And they also came to the conclusion:

This person is a formidable rival in love.

The two of them naturally lost their appetite and quickly finished their dinner with a few bites.

Yan Sui said "Oh," and then added, "I'm going to take a bath."

Lu Shutian stood up abruptly, "What did you talk about at Qin Di's house today?"

Yan Sui originally planned to have a good chat with the two of them after taking a bath and going to bed, but seeing Lu Shutian's expression, she stopped in her tracks.

It seems I need to say it now.

Yan Sui said calmly, "We talked about my sister's studies abroad and I even met the Supreme God."

The Supreme God?!

This word instantly put Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian on edge. What was the main god doing in this world?!

Yan Sui had no intention of keeping people in suspense. She explained, "She told me some things and also declined some questions."

Standing was too tiring, so Yan Sui sat down on the sofa, between Jian Liyun and Lu Shutian, in a relaxed and casual posture.

Taking the script from Jian Liyun's hand, Yan Sui flipped through its contents. "The God told me that my original lover in this world should have been Qin Di."

Lu Shutian's forehead veins bulged for a split second; she knew it, she knew it!

Yan Sui was even more lovable than she had imagined. Lu Shutian wished she could keep Yan Sui by her side at all times, lest Yan Sui bring back another wild woman every time she went out.

Yan Sui's expression was heavy. "I've thought about it and decided to take Qin Di as my apprentice and teach her Go. I..."

I couldn't reciprocate her feelings, so I could only make up for it in this way.

Unexpectedly, Lu Shutian interrupted her abruptly, "And then a teacher-student romance?! Sister, you're quite the player. Well, she's only eighteen. Sister probably thinks I'm too old and past my prime, not as good as this young girl. Besides, she knows Go, so you'll have more in common. What can I do? All I do is sing sentimental love songs all day long, I..."

Yan Sui was both amused and exasperated. "Tian Tian, ​​what are you talking about? I..."

This time, it was Jian Liyun who interrupted, her tone restrained, "But Suisui, I can't bear to have another person. If someone else takes away your love, how much will you leave for me?"

Yan Sui rubbed her temples.

Headache.

She knew this couldn't be explained away.

"Why don't you two vent your emotions first and say a few more words? I'll speak after you're done."

Yan Sui was completely at a loss.

The two of them fell silent at that moment, as if by unspoken agreement.

After confirming that the two would not speak again, Yan Sui said, "I became her teacher for two reasons. Firstly, it was out of a sense of compensation, after all... we were supposed to have a deep connection. Secondly, she is indeed very talented in Go and loves Go very much. I am someone who cherishes talent, so naturally I want her to get better and better."

Yan Sui said solemnly, "I have already made it clear to her that I have a lover and there is no possibility of being with her in this lifetime. So don't worry, I will not be with her."

Lu Shutian hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Yan Sui nudged the other person's arm. "Say what you want to say."

Lu Shutian said hesitantly, "Sister, can you please stop being so nice to everyone?"

Yan Sui frowned. Did she have it?

In her view, this was reasonable compensation.

Jian Liyun saw through it but didn't say anything. She took Yan Sui's hand and pressed it to her cheek. "Sui Sui, from now on, you have to like me a little more each day than you did yesterday, okay?"

Yan Sui was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, Li Yun."

Lu Shutian didn't even have time to be jealous. Her eyes darted around quickly, and she said, "Sister, from now on, apart from playing Go, you are not allowed to have any contact with Qin Di in private."

Yan Sui chuckled: "So domineering, Tian Tian."

Lu Shutian suddenly realized what was happening, and she stammered, "Sister, that's not what I meant, I, I just..."

“I understand that feeling of fearing loss because I really like someone,” Yan Sui said gently. “But I also need normal social interaction, and I can handle these things. Tian Tian, ​​please trust me a little more, okay?”

Lu Shutian's voice trailed off, "I'm sorry, sister. I went too far last night."

Yan Sui had long since forgotten about what happened yesterday, but she still let out a soft snort, "You two were really quite audacious last night..."

Yan Sui used her other hand to pinch Lu Shutian's chin and gave her a gentle kiss.

"Tian Tian, ​​don't be angry. We still have a long and wonderful future ahead of us."

The hand that was originally stroking Jian Liyun's cheek was now intertwined with Jian Liyun's fingers. Yan Sui understood and simply turned around and snuggled into Jian Liyun's arms.

"The script that Li Yun just read is also an infinite flow script. When will she join the crew?"

Jian Liyun lowered her head and inhaled the fragrance of the person in her arms. "Next week."

Yan Sui thought for a moment, "Then before we join the crew, shall the three of us go out and have some fun?"

Both of them nodded.

Yan Sui stood up and looked at the two people on the sofa. "Then it's settled. I'm going to take a bath first. You two really went too far yesterday. I've been busy all day, and now my back and waist are aching more and more."

Lu Shutian chuckled as she stood up. "It's all our fault, sister. Don't be angry. You take your bath, and I'll give you a massage."

Jian Liyun naturally wouldn't miss it, and she followed them upstairs.

The night is still long.

The moon outside the window still hangs high in the sky, emitting a soft light that illuminates the way home for pedestrians.

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Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, we like you! [pleading emoji]

This concludes the "Rival in Love" series. More bonus chapters will be added later, but the author is currently too busy, so updates will be sporadic [laughing and crying emoji]. Thank you everyone for reading this far, love you all [rose emoji].